Morningside Mirror 01.2012
Morningside Mirror 01.2012
Morningside Mirror 01.2012
01.2012 edition
The Morningside Mirror was a magazine published by patients and staff at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital between the years of 1845 and 1974. This new edition of The Mirror is part of Artlinks contribution to examining the Royal Edinburghs 200 year-long history in the lead up to the hospital-wide Bicentenary commemoration in 2013. If you would like to find out more about this and other related projects call Anne or Alex at Artlink on ext. 46127.
Contributors to 01.2012 edition: Anne Elliot, Laura Spring, Ciara Phillips & Alex Wilde.
It feels like only yesterday that we were setting up our new workshop in the Glasshouses and inviting you all to join us for a pre-Christmas celebration of art, music and festive treats. Since then weve had a great year of activity...
Annes weekly art workshops have been busier than ever and some wonderful new drawings, If you missed all of those things, prints, paintings and sculptures perhaps you encountered have been made. Eididh with her ukelele in the mobile Jukebox just before Lots of you will have come Christmas? across Ciara, Claire, Laura and Nicolas as they travelled get involved around the Hospital taking We hope youve had a chance photographs, making banners to take part in or enjoy some and printing bags, t-shirts and of these activities. There even curtains! will be much more to come this year... Alex and Toms Thursday afternoon Garden Club has been a huge hit, and many of you have put your gardening skills to use during Growing Week or in your very own Growing Plots.
There have been lots of other things going on too. Maybe you came across Mrs. Plant Pot during Growing Week, or joined us for a Picnic Lunch in the Glasshouses? You might have taken part in the Summer BBQ or seen Alex cycling around during the Harvest on her apple wagon?
10
11
1 Artist Laura Spring screenprinting the wallhangings for Spiritual Care. 2 Picnic Lunch in the Glasshouses. 3 Cushion designed and printed by Maggie and Grace.
4 Jim and Tom working hard at Garden Club. 5 Eilidh and her ukelele in the mobile Juke Box. 6 Ciara, Grace and Maggie screenprinting up a storm. 7 Teamwork!
8 Alex with the Apple Wagon. 9 Enjoying the sun at the Summer Picnic. 10 Taking in The Mirror. 11 Artist Nicolas Party: Anyone for egg & chips?
12 Pick your own at the Royal Eds own orchard. 13 Early Victoria apples.
16
Gordon Shepherd, Security Officer at the Royal Edinburgh, is into Rock n Roll big time! So Gordon, tell us about your hobby, Rock n Roll music. I got into it when I was growing up thats what people were listening to then. I used to play the bass guitar in bands years ago and now I just like to go along to Rock n Roll events in the North East.
14 Welcome to 1950s everybody! 15 Glasshouses transformed into Graces Diner. 16 Elvis (Anthony Schrag) and Sandy (Shona McVey). 17 One for the money, two for the show... 18 Guiseppes Rocket Lantern lights up the Glasshouses.
Where might we find you on the weekend? Ive been known to go down to Newcastle on a Friday night, then home on Saturday and back down again on Saturday night, then home on Sunday and back down again on Sunday night. I go to Skegness every year in March for a five day Rock n Roll event at Butlins. Thousands of people go there and everyone is dressed the part. Every day about seven bands play - it all starts at 1:30 in the afternoon and goes until 4 in the morning. What kind of dancing is everyone into? Original 50s jive and rockabilly. There are the Boppers, dances for the men, and the Strollers, dances for the lassies. You dont have to go in couples because there are dances for men on their own and dances for lassies on their own. Theres always lots of partners to dance with anyway! And what do you wear? I got my first made-to measure Drape jacket and trousers when I was 16. I have 3 other suits that I wear a red tartan one with red creepers to go with it, a kingfisher blue one with matching blue suede shoes, and a black one with cherry red velvet on the front of it. Can we see a picture of you in the red tartan suit?Ah, I think theyre all tucked away in the attic at this point. Thats a shame I guess well just have to imagine it!
17
ANSWERS: a Tom Arnott, b Tam Thomas Dixon, c Jim Hill, d Laura Shepherd, e Colin Bright, f Katrina Arnett, g Katie Smith, h Julie McPherson, i Heather Spencely, j Jean White, k Maxwell Reay, l James Dodds, m Laura Turnbull, n Catherine Whitson, o Jim Foy, p George Todd.
1
f
n k
o l
2012
is set to be another busy year and theres going to be lots for you to take part in...
GET INVOLVED EVERY WEEK
Heres a taster of some of the activities and please do get in touch with us at any time if you have ideas for an activity or event that we might be able to help you with. Call us on ext. 46127 and ask for Anne or Alex.
EXHIBITIONS
How to...
23rd January 6th April 2012, Link Gallery How to... is an exhibition of artworks made in the Royal Edinburgh in 2011. Ciara, Claire, Laura and Nicolas have been seeking out Hospital talent and coming up with fun ways to combine skills and collaborate. Works made in the Orchard Clinic, North Wing, Meadows, Ettrick and Eden Wards will be included in this show. Come along to see the outcome of some interesting collaborations!
Work with Anne to develop new artworks based on your interests or contribute to making artworks for Hospitalwide events. This is a drop-in session and all patients are welcome to attend. Tuesdays, 10.30am12noon Wednesdays, 1.30pm3.30pm
Travelling workshops
Laura and Claire will be on the move this year bringing tailormade art workshops to different wards and departments. If you would like Artlink workshops to take place where you are, contact Anne on ext. 46127. Mondays, 10.30am12noon & 1.30pm3pm
Garden Club
This is a drop-in group for all enthusiastic gardeners [both patients and staff]. Tom, our resident expert gardener, is always on hand to offer practical advice and instruction. Come along to learn about planting and pruning or just to spend some time with us in the Glasshouses and garden. Thursdays, 1pm3pm
21
COME ALONG...
Anne and Debbies stall is on Tuesdays from 11am12noon outside the WRVS shop in Mackinnon House.
This year were going to start doing salads, flowers and posies, seeds and bulbs, bird food and compost. People have asked if well start taking orders so well be trying that out too.
Autumn: Harvest Well be kicking off the Harvest season with an open day at the Growing Plots and the announcement of the Growing Competition winners. Could this be your winning year?
Growing Spaces
20 Summer picnic at the Glasshouses. 21 Anne with her sign for the stall. 22 Planting during Growing Week. 23 Vicky and Kirsty with a game of Giant Dominoes. 24 Homegrown tomatoes. 25 Mike and Katrina at the BBQ.
Spring: Lets get planting On 29th March well be kicking off a Growing Month (not a day, or a week, but a whole month) with lots of activities and events running alongside our regular Garden Club to get everyone sowing and planting for the year ahead. A new gardening course with the Volunteers Hub and the Community Gardens will start in March for people that want to learn more. Summer: Games & Picnics As 2012 is an Olympic year well be organizing a summer of games giant dominoes, mini golf, egg and spoon races to name a few. Or perhaps you enjoy something more meditative? Keep an eye out for posters advertising outdoor yoga sessions. After last years successful Summer Picnic we will be hosting another one this year in our new-and-improved picnic area.
24
22
25
23
20
Newspaper Club is a service that helps people and communities make their own newspapers. www.newspaperclub.co.uk